Detail 01
-59 dB output level
Very low. You need roughly 60 dB of clean gain, which many budget interfaces cannot supply without hiss.
Product detailSKU #1300744183546
ShureSM7B Dynamic Mic With Cable & Stand
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Shure SM7B cardioid dynamic mic bundled with a cable and stand. For voice work where the room is untreated and control matters.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcast and broadcast voice in a live, untreated room
- Close-up vocal tracking that needs off-axis noise rejected
- Loud sources where a condenser would overload or pick up spill
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Interfaces with weak preamps — output is far too low
- Capturing air and detail on quiet acoustic sources
- Anyone wanting plug-and-play level without a gain stage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic cartridge
No phantom power needed and it shrugs off high volume. Trades ultimate detail for durability and rejection.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
Picks up what's in front, rejects the sides and rear. Move off-axis and your voice drops noticeably.
Detail 04
Bass rolloff and midrange emphasis switches
Rolloff tames proximity boom when you work close. Midrange presence lifts intelligibility for voices that sit dark.
Detail 05
50Hz–20kHz response
Full range up top but rolls off in the deep bass, which keeps rumble and desk thump out.
Detail 06
Internal air-suspension shockmount
Handles desk bumps and stand vibration without an external mount. Still worth using a boom over a hard surface.
Detail 07
150 ohm XLR output
Standard mic-level connection into any XLR preamp input rated 19 to 300 ohms.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Check your preamp has 60dB of clean gain or add an inline booster
- 02Comes with cable and stand; no interface or preamp included
- 03Yoke mounts to 5/8-27 threads; European stands need an adapter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM7B need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic. Phantom power won't hurt it, but it does nothing for output level.
02Why is it so quiet on my interface?
Output is -59 dB, unusually low. Most budget preamps run out of clean gain first. An inline gain booster solves it.
03What do the two switches do?
One rolls off low end to cut proximity boom when you're close. The other lifts the midrange for clearer speech.
04What's included in this bundle?
The SM7B, a cable and a stand. You still supply the interface or preamp and any gain booster you need.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid (unidirectional)
- Impedance
- 150 ohm (150 ohm actual), for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohm.
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Bass roll off and midrange emphasis: slotted response selector switches.
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Level At 1 000hz
- Open Circuit Voltage*: -59.0dB (1.12 mV)
- Connector
- 3-pin professional audio (XLR)
6 detailsOther
- 500hz
- 24dB
- Swivel Assembly
- Integrated, captive nut for ease of attachment to stand, fits 5/8 inch-27 thread
- 60hz
- 11dB
- 1khz
- 33dB
- Cartridge Shockmount
- Internal air-suspension shock and vibration isolator
- Polarity
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3.
